The Education Project
Contents of Pack
A Brief History of Newbury
To find out more about the history of Newbury,click here.
Activity:
Where is Newbury?
Map of parish boundary, showing adjoining parishes. Click here
Activity: Finding places on the map, are they in Newbury?
What is Newbury Town Council?
Property owned by the council, and its main responsibilities.
Budget - precept leaflet and Newsletters
Activity:
Discussion -
- Which parks have you visited and which is your favourite?
- What is an allotment and what is it for?
- How would you spend the money?
What is a Town Councillor?
Description and responsibilities (see the list of councillors)
Elections - secret ballots, polling stations - who can vote?
Committees, decision making, (See committee agendas and minutes on our website)
Activity:
Discussion -
- Do you have a school council> If so, how is this similar?
- Do you have elections and a secret ballot?
- How do school councillors make sure they represent their class?
- How are decisions made?
Who is the Mayor?
How Mayors are chosen - Ceremonial Clothing, including description of the newbury crest, chain, pendant, kimbers Mace and the Stuart Mace - photographs, details of civic staff
Activity: colour in and cut out cardboard figures and clothing
- The Mayor's Figure / The Mayor's Clothes
- The Town Crier's Figure / The Town Crier's Clothes
- The Mace Bearer's Figure / The Mace Bearer's Clothes
Design your own Mayors pendant, and colour in the pendant.
Read the list of Newbury Mayors - do you recognise any name? Click here.